Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

[bananabug72]

The Don Juan currently at anchor off the Wollongong coast

 

[dronus]

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The Don Juan currently at anchor off the Wollongong coast

Awesome!!! Thanks for taking it!

 

[e-enthusiast30]

To those paying cash, have any of you discussed splitting the payment to be credit/debit card payments instead of direct deposit? Trying to take advantage of some credit card points and get me a free business class trip somewhere…

Yeh I’m considering chucking $10-$20k on my AMEX for points. I did some searching and historically the surcharge was around 1.7% back in 2022 for putting payments down for a car on credit card at Tesla. I’ll confirm with my delivery centre this week though.

 

[Murphster]

Hi all. Just trying to find out if the Highland now comes with the Tire Repair Kit? There was rumours and a couple of articles in November stating that it would but I haven’t been able to find a definitive answer. Anyone able to confirm either way?

No. Certainly wasn’t in mine.

 

[Moops]

Looks like the Firmament Ace has a few stops to make before it makes its way to Melbourne, seems to be currently heading to a port in Japan.
Interesting that Tesla EDD is from 6/2, which is 2 days before the boat is scheduled to arrive.

 

[dronus]

 

[Red tree frog]

I’m assuming my build date is 12th Sept 2023. (12/9/23 not 9/12/23) Ordered on 15th December.
Maybe one of the first Shanghai highlands perhaps. Bit of a concern, although I will give them the benefit of the doubt after many years of production of the previous model 3…

 

[Jules22]

I’m assuming my build date is 12th Sept 2023. (12/9/23 not 9/12/23) Ordered on 15th December.
Maybe one of the first Shanghai highlands perhaps. Bit of a concern, although I will give them the benefit of the doubt after many years of production of the previous model 3…

I doubt it very much, they didn't start producing RHD until MUCH later and they generally don't sit longer than a few days (weeks at most) before getting shipped from everything I've seen. I would bet it's 9 Dec, not 12 Sept.

 

[X Æ A-12]

RAV says mine was built December this year and 366kw

 

[Red tree frog]

That would be good to know,
Where could I find the build date other than the final invoice?
Does the VIN hold the build month somewhere?

After looking at the invoice paperwork, it seems you might be right about the non-US date format. The invoice date is in Australian format, so the build date of 9th of December 9/12/23 is logical.

 

[Red tree frog]

Register of Approved Vehicles Search - My ASP.NET Application

For those who would like to check a VIN without being spammed.

 

[dronus]

RAV says mine was built December this year and 366kw

Is 366kw enough though?

 

[Morris1100S]

Chatswood pick up
Ordered 18/09
Stealth grey black interior
$5400 saving and ventilated seats
Made me do it

 

[dronus]

Register of Approved Vehicles Search - My ASP.NET Application

For those who would like to check a VIN without being spammed.

Mines not in the RAV yet, but added to my list of things to look at, thanks

 

[Jules22]

Mines not in the RAV yet, but added to my list of things to look at, thanks

Yeah, I think they get added about the time the ship is ready to unload.

 

[dronus]

Yeah, I think they get added about the time the ship is ready to unload.

Was worth a shot

 

[Jules22]

Was worth a shot

Oh believe me, I still check it every now and then, just in case

 

[dronus]

Moved a little closer, hasnt updated its destination to port yet (still anchorage)

 

[bananabug72]

Awesome!!! Thanks for taking it!

Moved a little closer, hasnt updated its destination to port yet (still anchorage)

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Port schedule has it expected on Wednesday night.

 

[dronus]

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Port schedule has it expected on Wednesday night.

Cool, hopefully it can snesk in earlier